How to Request Disability Accommodations
- Complete the online Accommodations Request form.
- Upload Supporting Documentation from your healthcare provider to the online form.
- ADS staff will schedule an Intake Meeting with you to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations based on impact of disability, previous history of accommodations, and documentation. We will also discuss how to implement potential accommodations.
- Receive a letter outlining approved accommodations and/or next steps.
- Request Faculty Accommodations Notice Letters each semester and discuss implementation with individual faculty, with ADS support as needed.
Important Notes About Disability Accommodations
- Students can register for accommodations at any time during the semester but accommodations are not retroactive. Academic accommodations take effect when the faculty member receives a notice letter. Mid-semester housing accommodations may require a student to be put on a waiting list until an appropriate unit can be made available.
- Accommodations are determined based on the interactive process that occurs during the Intake Meeting.
- The intent of accommodations is to provide equal access to learning or housing.
Unexpected Health Issue
What should you do if you have an unexpected health issue that interferes with your coursework?
| Short-Term Health Issue |
Severe Temporary Health Issue Can successfully complete course requirements with some adjustments or accommodations |
Severe Temporary Health Issue Cannot successfully complete course requirements even with academic adjustments or accommodations |
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| Examples of Health Issues | Flu, minor broken bone, mild concussion | Major broken bone, surgery, severe concussion | Extended hospitalization |
| Duration and Impact of Health Issue |
A week or two Have missed or are likely to miss one or two classes and/or assignments Symptoms and/or treatment have limited impact on writing/studio work Symptoms have or are likely to resolve
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More than two weeks Have missed or are likely to miss more than two classes and/or assignments Symptoms and/or treatment significantly limit or interfere with writing/studio work Symptoms may last the rest of the semester and beyond |
Multiple weeks Have missed or are likely to miss multiple classes and/or assignments Symptoms and/or treatment prohibit attending class or completing assignments Symptoms may last the rest of the semester and beyond |
| Examples of Support Needed | Faculty outreach | Classroom adjustments such as extended time of tests or assignments, transportation assistance | Medical Withdrawal (W) from one or more classes, Medical Leave of Absence |
| Steps to Take |
Meet for individualized discussion of support needed--may need to provide documentation | Meet for individualized discussion of support needed--must provide documentation from healthcare provider | Meet for individualized discussion of support needed--may need to provide documentation from healthcare provider |
| Office/Staff Contact |
Student Development Specialist |
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Student Development Specialist |